Bud Cort
Born March 29, 1948 (Age: 78)
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Rye, New York, USA
Biography
Walter Edward Cox, known professionally as Bud Cort (March 29, 1948 – February 11, 2026) was an American film and stage actor, writer, and director. He is best known for his portrayals of Harold in Hal Ashby's 1971 film Harold and Maude and the titular hero in Robert Altman's 1970 film Brewster McCloud. Both films have large cult followings today.
Walter Edward Cox, known professionally as Bud Cort (March 29, 1948 – February 11, 2026) was an American film and stage actor, writer, and director. He is best known for his portrayals of Harold in Hal Ashby's 1971 film Harold and Maude and the titular hero in Robert Altman's 1970 film Brewster McCloud. Both films have large cult followings today.
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Filmography
The Little Prince
2015
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as The King (voice)
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Age: 67
The Number 23
2007
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as Dr. Sirius Leary
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Age: 58
This Is an Adventure
2005
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as Self
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Age: 57
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
2004
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as Bill Ubell
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Age: 56
Raw Iron: The Making of 'Pumping Iron'
2002
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 53
Pollock
2000
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as Howard Putzel
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Age: 52
Coyote Ugly
2000
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as Romero
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Age: 52
But I'm a Cheerleader
2000
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as Peter
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Age: 52
The Million Dollar Hotel
2000
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as Shorty
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Age: 51
South of Heaven, West of Hell
2000
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as Agent Otts
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Age: 51
Altman on His Own Terms
2000
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as Self
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Age: 51
Dogma
1999
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as John Doe Jersey
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Age: 51
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died
1998
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as Shopkeeper
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Age: 50
Sweet Jane
1998
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as Dr. Geiler
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Age: 49
Jitters
1997
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as Michael
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Age: 49
Heat
1995
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as Solenko, Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
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Age: 47
And the Band Played On
1993
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as Antique Shop Owner
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Age: 45
No Image
Carol Leifer: Gaudy, Bawdy & Blue
1992
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as Squid Jr.
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Age: 44
Ted & Venus
1991
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as Ted Whitley
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Age: 43
Brain Dead
1990
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as Jack Halsey
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Age: 41
The Chocolate War
1988
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as Brother Jacques
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Age: 40
Out of the Dark
1988
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as Dave Stringer
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Age: 40
Martini Ranch: Reach
1988
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as Crazy Local
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Age: 39
Love at Stake
1987
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as Parson Babcock
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Age: 39
Bates Motel
1987
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as Alex West
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Age: 39
Invaders from Mars
1986
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as Mark Weinstein
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Age: 38
Electric Dreams
1984
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as Edgar (voice)
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Age: 36
Love Letters
1983
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as Danny De Fronso
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Age: 35
She Dances Alone
1981
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as Director
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Age: 33
Die Laughing
1980
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as Mueller
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Age: 32
Brave New World
1980
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as Bernard Marx
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Age: 31
M*A*S*H
1970
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as Pvt. Warren Boone
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Age: 21
Sweet Charity
1969
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as Flower Child (uncredited)
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Age: 20